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The Ocean Pearl - Steps away from private beach access

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Crystal Beach, TX
  • Place, Crystal Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Galveston Seawall
    ‪49 min drive‬
  • Place, Port of Galveston
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Ocean Pearl - Steps away from private beach access

This custom home is located on a quiet cul-de-sac just a short 3-minute walk to the beach via private neighborhood access. Conveniently located in the heart of Crystal Beach, just minutes from The Big Store, restaurants, and gas stations. This 3 bedroom/2 bath home accommodates 12 guests. Roku TVs with HULU live in every room with a 65” inch flat screen in the living room. Wi-Fi throughout the home. The spacious main bedroom has a king size bed (Tempur-pedic mattress) with a large, beautiful en suite bathroom. Bedroom two has a queen-over-queen bunk bed as well as a twin. Bedroom three has 1 queen bed (Tempur-pedic mattress) and 2 twin beds. There is also a sleeper sofa in the living room. The kitchen is well stocked with everything you could want or need to prepare meals during your stay, including a coffee/wet bar with both Keurig and drip coffee maker for your morning coffee on the wrap around deck. Enjoy meals under the covered pergola while taking in both ocean and water views. There is a covered deck with outdoor custom wood furniture, hammocks, porch swing, and an outdoor bar area with plenty of seating for family fun. Outside you will also find a full-size shower and gas grill. Check in 4:00 pm Checkout 10:00 am. Dogs are welcome for an additional fee of $150 (limit 2 dogs under 50lbs each).


Bedroom 1 (primary): king bed (Tempur-Pedic mattress)
Bedroom 2: two queens (queen-over-queen bunk bed), 1 twin bed
Bedroom 3: one queen bed (Tempur-Pedic mattress), two twin beds
Living room: one sleeper sofa
Guests enjoy private beach access through a neighborhood path; the beach is just a short 3-minute walk. The rental is for the full home.

Highlights:
Smart TVs/Roku/ HULU live in every bedroom; DVD player in living room
Full size washer and dryer unit.
keurig/ drip coffee maker.
Fire Pit
Putting Green
No noise between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m.
No parties or events.
No Smoking/vaping
Note: A $50.00 "administrative" fee will appear on your booking. This fee is to cover Damage protection during your stay.

Check-in: 4 p.m. or after
Check-out: by 10 a.m.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2788572vb
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Port Bolivar

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Crystal Beach, a neighbourhood in Port Bolivar. Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Port of Galveston are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Crystal Beach and Gilchrist Beach. Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Smith Oaks Bird Sanctuary are also worth visiting.
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Crystal Beach, TX

What's nearby

  • Crystal Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Galveston Seawall - 49 min drive - 37.4 km
  • Port of Galveston - 50 min drive - 36.3 km
  • Galveston Island Beaches - 54 min drive - 41.8 km
  • Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark - 59 min drive - 44.7 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 98 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Camp Margaritaville RV Resort - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Nauti Beaver Hut - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tia Juanita’s Fish Camp - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪HardHeads Icehouse & Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Ocean Pearl - Steps away from private beach access pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at The Ocean Pearl - Steps away from private beach access?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Ocean Pearl - Steps away from private beach access?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Ocean Pearl - Steps away from private beach access?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Ocean Pearl - Steps away from private beach access located?

Located in Crystal Beach, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Crystal Beach and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Stingaree Marina. Gilchrist Beach and Port Bolivar Beaches are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 12 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lezli C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

First to Bolivar Peninsula

My family enjoyed staying in the Ocean Pearl. Excellent communication with the hosts. The layout of the house is nice for large groups. We enjoyed ourselves and had a relaxing time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rocky P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot to relax

Everything was great! they gave recommendations on a place to eat(couldn't go it was Being remodeled). Had a great view for sunsets. walking distance to beach access. would definitely stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2023
I’m glad you had a great time. Sorry the restaurant was being remodeled. There is always next time. We would host you anytime you want to come back. Thanks for booking the Ocean Pearl.
Verified

8/10 Good

shanna c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Labor Say Shenanigans

We come as a family every year and rent 3 different homes each time for our large group. We love crystal beach and this house was very accommodating
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MISTI D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place!

This place was adorable. It was perfect for us for Easter! We stayed 10 days and hosted an Easter brunch. We had plenty of dishes, silver and glasses. They even had really cute serving dishes and platters! Loved having three outside areas to hang out. Loved being able to bring the dogs, too! Great Place!!
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2023
Thank you Misti. Sounds like you had a great time. I’m glad we had everything your family needed to celebrate Easter together. Come back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

samantha p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Modern and Spacious

Lovely beach house that has a fresh and clean modern look inside! Well stocked kitchen made it easy to prepare meals. Open floorplan so everyone staying could move around and not be on top of one another.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay Moms’ Trip with Kids

We had a great stay! The house decor was beautiful and updated, well stocked. There is a great outdoor patio/porch with great seating and breeze in the evening! The hosts checked in with us and made recommendations for the area. The walk to the beach is longer (for kids and all their stuff. That wasn’t a problem once we realized we could park on the beach! The passes are only $10 and you can buy them on the beach! They are good for the whole year. We hope to make this an annual trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Connor B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

Overall location was fantastic to beach and stores/restaurants. The house was in great condition. Only issue was bugs. There were ants on the inside in both kitchen and bathrooms. The downstairs area outside was unusable due to the level of mosquitos. Would recommend the property have some sort of repellant process and a way to get rid of ants.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ocean Pearl Jam :-)

This property is awesome, really nice on the inside and out. And the location/proximity to the beach is good, really a piece of cake walking distance. On the inside of the house, the kitchen and bathrooms are well-equipped with everything you need for your stay. There are also two really cool outdoor areas - one on the house level with solid seating and hang-out space, with the view of the neighborhood and even a little of the ocean in the distance. The other is a great set up outside/below the house for fun and games and again great hang-out space. The owners really spared nothing to ensure this property provides an enjoyable experience - they even included the use of their personal items, like ample chairs, some fun outdoor games (ladder ball, cornhole, etc), and in case needed...extra boogie boards and extra towels. A+ experience!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2023
Thank you David. We are so glad you had a great time at the beach house. Your welcome back anytime. Thanks for the great review!
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Cohava

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Communication
The house was nice but we had to leave early since we lost internet during the last part of the week. The host sends automatic messages but did not reply to a phone call, txt, or emails. We requested a refund for two nights, but as the host was completely avoiding all channels of communication, we did not hear back. It is a shameful hosting. Absolutely, not recommended
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sara S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Needs Attention

Our family stayed at the Ocean Pearl for our annual Crystal Beach summer trip. The cabin is in a great location and the host is very nice and responsive. We really liked the layout of the house and the amount of outdoor space to hang out. The closest beach entrance is walking or golf cart access only, but there's a road close by for vehicles. However, we were disappointed with the cleanliness of the cabin. When we got there the floors felt sandy, bed linens were dirty, the cabin smelled of cigarettes, trash and dog poop was left behind on the balconies, and layers of dust and grime on cabinets, baseboards, and windows. The doors and windows still had hand smudges and hair and grime along the bottom panels from previous guests. There were tons of ants on the kitchen counters and in the beds! We spent a lot of time cleaning when we arrived and washing sand from the downstairs area, that should have been done before we checked in. I feel that the photos when booking do not represent current conditions of the cabin. The cabin has great potential but I wouldn't rent this one again due to the lack of attention to cleaning needs.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2025
Sarah. We are truly sorry for your experience. As you can see our ratings for cleaning have been very high in the past and this is not the norm or acceptable. We have communicated your experience with our cleaning manager and have been assured this won’t happen again. We refunded your cleaning fee when you communicated the issues to us after check-in. I hoped that would go someway towards making up for this issue.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect girls getaway!

We loved staying in this beautiful pristine home! It exceeded expectations! The beds are so comfortable, balconies make for relaxing outdoor enjoyment and was a short walk to the ocean. The owners were immediately responsive, too.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roman C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

Owner was easy to contact and interact with when needed. Place was 5 stars all around
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Chad Ward

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Why they chose this property

The Ocean Pearl is a beautiful custom home just a short walk to the beach. It is located on a quit cul-de-sac with great veiws. This is the perfect spot for family fun or a couple on a romantic get away. We hope you enjoy our beautiful home.

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